Review of The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006) by Andrejs P — 18 Feb 2013

Political/Historical drama set during Irelands fight for independence from Brittain.

This review of The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006) was written by Andrejs P on 18 Feb 2013.

The Wind That Shakes the Barley has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Scott Foundas (913) for Village Voice (8,525) on 12 Dec 2012

Like Jean-Pierre Melville's recently rediscovered Army of Shadows, The Wind That Shakes the Barley possesses the soul of an anti-war movie…

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By Milly B (81) on 30 Apr 2013

When I heard about it at first, I honestly thought it sounded like a snooze fest, but I was surprised to find that I thoroughly enjoyed it…

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By Jluis_001 (2,242) on 11 Feb 2020

Not as bleak as I heard it was but still it was a really good war film. Especially from a theme I really don't know much about…

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By Mike L (1,553) on 10 Oct 2014

Watch to learn about freedom and it's price, and the ugliness and messiness that ensues militarily and politically…

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By Patrick M (1,282) on 11 Jan 2013

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By Tor M (646) on 20 Jul 2014

Bleak, uncompromising, like most of Loach's work, beautifully told through Irish eyes…

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By Anthony A (656) on 06 Apr 2013

Really slow and lack of character build up…

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By Eric S (1,351) on 17 Oct 2014

Could be much better if Ken Loach didn't make it a Marxist propaganda piece; nonetheless, the film blends in well with the Irish bardic traditions…

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By Andres G (473) on 26 Sep 2013

Intense drama about Ireland's independence from the UK and the ultimate reasons for the need of freedom…

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By James O (968) on 30 Jun 2016

Pretty decent period piece with an engaging story and decent acting. I just don't think it was wildly memorable…

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